LEAP DEVELOPMENT & MILESTONES
Developed in response to a Naval Research Advisory Committee report, the Load Effects Assessment Program has evolved and progressed into the internationally recognized as the gold standard for measuring warfighter mobility, adopted by nations worldwide and formally recommended practice by NATO.
BA LEAP-2
The British Army purchases a second LEAP systems for use by TommyWorks part of Integrated Soldier Systems.
NATO STANREC
NATO issues a standarization recommendation for LEAP to measure soldier mobility for equipment development, acquisition, and evaluation.
SOLIID LEAP
The Netherlands Armed Forces purchases a LEAP for use by the Soldier Innovation, Integration & Development (SOLIID) initiative of the NL MoD Center of Expertise on Soldier Modernization, the Clothing & Personal Equipment branche and TNO.
LEAP Practice Protocol Validated
Research by DRDC is published in the journal Human Factors validating the orientation and practice protocol used with the LEAP system
LEAP 2.0 is Launched
SSIL LEAP
The Singapore Armed Forces purchases a LEAP system for use by Soldier Systems Integration Lab, Center of Excllence for Soldier Performance.
LEAP-A
The U.S. Army purchases a third LEAP system for use by the Integrated Soldier Systems Branch Soldier Systems Division, Warfighter Directorate, U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center.
TTCP
The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) holds a LEAP workshop on international collaboration, with participation from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA, Netherlands, and Singapore.
USMC Mobility Requirement
The U.S. Marine Corps Combat Development Command requires a mobility attribute in for all materiel solutions, with evaluation to be conducted using the LEAP.
LEAP Scientific Reliability Validated
The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) publishes researh validating the scientific reliability of the LEAP system.
LEAP-A
The U.S. Army purchases two LEAP systems for use by PM Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR), Product Director (PD) Soldier Systems & Integration (SS&I), and the Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC).
AUS-LEAP
The Australian Defence Force purchases a LEAP system for use by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation.
First LEAP Study
The first study with the LEAP system is conducted by the USMC at Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the utility of the LEAP in differentiating between loads.
CAN-LEAP
The Canadian Armed Forces purchase a LEAP system for use by Defence Research & Development Canada.
IRB Approval
LEAP is approved for research with human subjects by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Successful pilot testing of the LEAP course.
Safety Certification
LEAP is safety certified by Marine Corps Systems Command.
MC-LEAP
The first set of obstacles are built and technology integrated for the U.S. Marine Corps. Testing protocols and data measures are developed.
Course Development
Detailed design of the course, obstacles, and technology.
Foundational Analyses
Literature review, options analysis, comparative study, and requirements definition to build the foundation of the LEAP.
Initiation and Planning with MERS
Initial efforts to study Marine loads and formulate plans with Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad of Marine Corps Systems Command.
NRAC Lightening the Load report
Naval Research Advisory Committee report on Lightening the Load is released. “Adequate models do not exist that incorporate combat effectiveness parameters and predict human performance effects of weight.”